If you spend a lot of time watching TV, it only makes sense to invest in the best television technology out there. 4K TV is the highest resolution TV on the market today. What’s 4K TV? In a nutshell it’s four times clearer, sharper and better than HD TV, so you’ll see amazing detail, rich colour and overall have a more realistic and enjoyable viewing experience.

Read more about 4K TV technology and why it’s a big deal here.

4K TVs come in all price ranges from inexpensive to premium. These are the top picks for 4K TV options as rated by Best Buy customers.

Samsung 4K Curved Smart TV

Average Best Buy Rating: 5/5

This mesmerizing 65″ 4K Ultra HD curved smart TV from Samsung will give you a stunning video picture in a great looking package. The bezel-less design puts the picture front and centre showing you your favourite shows and movies with realism.

The curved display design helps to create a more immersive viewing experience by wrapping the picture around you, and the Smart TV interface means you can watch YouTube, Netflix, Vimeo, and more without the need for an external streaming device.

Here’s what Frank from Toronto had to say:
Oct 24, 2017
Super awesome! This TV is extremely easy to set up and is so user friendly compared to the other TVs I’ve bought in the past. Just an amazing picture!

 

 William from Montreal writes:
Sep 28, 2017
I have to say the picture on this TV is absolutely awesome.

 

Dennis in Richmond Hill said:
Sep 3, 2017
Awesome TV! Works like a charm, beautiful picture. Smart TV is really smart.

 

LG B7 4K OLED Smart TV

Average Best Buy Rating: 5/5

Customers love this LG B7 OLED TV with its ultra clear 4K resolution. OLED pixels deliver great contrast, colour, and clarity plus with Dolby Atmos-enabled audio you can enjoy improved sound quality with your video too.

This TV has built-in HDR technology too. HDR helps the TV produce billions of colours, so what you see on screen is much more lifelike than older HDTVs. Plus, the webOS 3.5 Smart operating system lets you access apps, record what’s on screen, pair your Bluetooth devices, use the TV as a music player, browse the web, and more.

Jesse in Edmonton writes:
Oct 26, 2017
Best TV I have ever owned BY FAR. All I can say is that this TV is mesmerizing. I’ve been watching Planet Earth II with the Netflix app on my Apple TV 4K and it looks absolutely stunning. Definitely a must buy!

 

John in Burlington wrote:
Sep 20, 2017
Unreal TV! This TV is by far the best TV on the market today. Look at any review site and it will tell you LG OLED’s are the best TV on the market today. You will not be disappointed.

 

Sony 4K Smart TV

Average Best Buy Rating: 5/5

This 4K Sony television gets top marks for its outstanding video quality and excellent colour reproduction and detail. With HDR for truer colours and more accurate light representation this TV also has Smart streaming via Android TV so you can access Netflix, YouTube and more right from your remote.

Francois wrote in his review from Moncton:
Oct 8, 2017
Incredibly life-like 4K content! Very satisfied with this amazing piece of 4K TV technology: incredible 50 watts of tri-directional sound from TV itself, the upscaling feature is just amazing especially with blue ray movies and so much more.

 

Roku announces VMedia TV

Insignia 4K Roku Smart TV

Average Best Buy Rating: 4.7/5

With all the dazzling properties of 4K TV, this Insignia version also boasts a built in Roku smart TV system. Roku makes external streaming devices that are simple and easy to use and now its operating system is available without needing the extra device.

Three HDMI inputs let you connect all your A/V essentials and the Ultra High Definition resolution uses 8.3 million pixels to reproduce rich, textured, and vibrant images that are so true-to-life it’s hard to believe.

Kim in Tecumseh, ON reviewed it:
Aug 24, 2017
Best tv ever!!! Has a fabulous picture for a great price!

 

VIZIO M-series 4K Smart TV

Average Best Buy Rating: 4.6/5

The VIZIO SmartCast M-Series Smart TV is the whole home entertainment portal you need. Its 4K UHD resolution combines with HDR to deliver stunning detail, depth, and contrast. The built-in Google Chromecast streaming system and the VIZIO SmartCast app mean your favourite movies, shows and online channels have never been so easy to access.

You can also mirror what’s on your Android device’s screen, or you can cast your PC/laptop using the Chrome browser to the big screen for more home entertainment versatility.

Four HDR-ready HDMI ports allow you to hook up a range of HD and 4K-ready peripherals, like media players, cable boxes, and gaming consoles

Here’s what Djc52 from Toronto had to say, via BestBuy’s US website:
Oct 6, 2017
So far we are loving this TV. Absolutely no issues. Picture is beautiful and the sound is sufficient.

 

BaylorBear1999 wrote in his review on BestBuy’s US website:
Oct 5, 2017
Great picture quality! Easy to set up! Great TV!! Love the picture.

 

And a funny review from Genius via Best Buy’s US site:
Oct 4, 2017
Excellent Purchase. My girlfriend and roommate usually call me an idiot when I buy things. Not this purchase. This one they call me a GENIUS.

 

When you’re looking for a new 4K TV, take advice from seasoned shoppers and those who’ve loved their TV enough to post a review to Best Buy’s website. This list can easily be considered a shortlist for you to start your own 4K shopping list.

Erin Lawrence
Editor TV and Home Theatre
Erin is a journalist, writer, and TV producer with a fascination for technology and a love of gadgets. Check out her blog TechGadgetsCanada.com